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José Martí

José Martí Maduro

José Martí Maduro is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua. It pairs Maduro wrapper; Honduras binder; Dominican Republic, Honduras, Nicaragua filler. It comes in one listed size, 4½ × 52.

Maker
José Martí
Wrapper
Maduro
Binder
Honduras
Filler
Dominican Republic, Honduras, Nicaragua
Country
Nicaragua
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
1 · 4½ × 52

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

José Martí Maduro uses a Maduro wrapper. Maduro wrappers tend toward cocoa, coffee, dark fruit and a natural sweetness from the longer fermentation. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.

How to smoke it

rules of thumb
  • Time: plan on about 45 minutes to 1 h 10 min for a 4.5-inch size.
  • When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • Pair with: espresso, port, or a dark rum.
  • Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
  • Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.

Sizes

1 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

José Martí Maduro questions

What does José Martí Maduro taste like?

José Martí Maduro uses a Maduro wrapper. Maduro wrappers tend toward cocoa, coffee, dark fruit and a natural sweetness from the longer fermentation. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.

How strong is José Martí Maduro?

José Martí Maduro is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is José Martí Maduro good for beginners?

It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is José Martí Maduro made?

José Martí Maduro is made in Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does José Martí Maduro use?

José Martí Maduro uses a Maduro wrapper over a Honduras binder, with Dominican Republic, Honduras, Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does José Martí Maduro come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Robusto (4½ × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke José Martí Maduro?

For a 4.5-inch size, plan on about 45 minutes to 1 h 10 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.

What drink goes with José Martí Maduro?

With a maduro wrapper, common pairings are espresso, port, or a dark rum. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.

What cigars are similar to José Martí Maduro?

Cigars with a similar build include Padrón Series Maduro, Perdomo 20th Anniversary Maduro and Drew Estate Deadwood Crazy Alice. They share maduro wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.